SEND Assistant

We are looking for a SEND Assistant to support the SENDCo in ensuring high-quality provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The successful candidate will play a key role in completing referrals, managing EHCP paperwork, updating Individual Support Plans, liaising with parents and external professionals, and supporting staff to deliver effective interventions that improve pupil outcomes.

 Key responsibilities for the role will include:

• Co-ordinate the planning, delivery, and monitoring of whole school SEND interventions, ensuring they are evidence-based and meet pupil need.

• Support in ensuring that interventions are delivered consistently and with fidelity.

• Provide support for specific children showing signs of dysregulation.

• Liaise effectively with external professionals (e.g. Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Health and Social Care services).

• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings and review meetings as required.

• Support teachers in planning and implementing inclusive classroom strategies and reasonable adjustments.

• Complete and coordinate SEND referrals to external agencies in a timely and accurate manner.

• Support the preparation, collaboration and submission of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) documentation, including annual reviews.

• Support the SENDCo in ensuring statutory compliance with the SEND Code of Practice.

• Contribute to SEND audits, provision mapping and evaluation of SEND provision across the school.

Hours – 15 hours per week.  4 or 5 days per week, hours between 8:30am and 3:30pm (same hours each day).  To be discussed at interview.

Contract - Permanent.  Term time plus 5 days (39 weeks).    

Salary - NJC Level 3B point 6-8

Desirable – Relevant qualification in SEND, education or child development / Experience supporting or delivering interventions / Experience working with multi-agency professionals / Familiarity with SEND data tracking systems.

Closing Date:  Sunday 1st February, 2026

 To apply, simply visit www.biggleswadeacademy.org/biggleswade-academy/careers-with-us.  If you have any questions about the role, please email vacancies@biggleswadeacademy.org or call 01767 660 515.

Biggleswade Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS (Disclosure Barring Service). In line with Keeping Children safe in Education, online searches will be undertaken for all prospective shortlisted candidates.  We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.